High Point Eyes Methodist Hospital Plan
Fred N. Tate chairs a committee to raise funds for a proposed Western North Carolina Methodist hospital to cost at least 150000, with Rev. E. L. Bain stating the city has much to gain. Tate and Bain argue the project aims to endow a growing parish hospital, inviting broad support from High Point and rejecting insinuations of ulterior motives.
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Fred N. Tate
High Point
E. L. Bain
Western North Carolina
Methodist Episcopal Church
Conference
Winston-Salem
Reidsville
Gastonia
High Point Methodists
England Tries to Grow More at Home in 1916
London reports agricultural statistics for England and Wales showing a shift to home production. Wheat area fell to 1,912,308 acres while potatoes and pigs declined, cattle rose to 6,215,781, mutton consumption reached 17,951,123, and permanent grass expanded as arable land edged up. The piece urges increased home farming of potatoes, pigs, and poultry.
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London
England and
Wales
Board of Agriculture
England
New Tillage Laws Spark Irish Labor Clash
Dublin February 1. Ireland's new tillage rules require expanding tillage and a tenth of land to be cultivated. Farmers secure a minimum price while laborers face shortages and seek higher wages with board and lodging. Farmers offer 6 to 9 shillings weekly with year round work, laborers demand 12 to 15 shillings plus board.
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Dublin
Ireland
Snow White Coming to Broadway with Marguerite Clark
Marguerite Clark stars in Snow White heading to Broadway for a major picture success engagement. The production promises a premiere mood with Clark leading the cast and audience anticipation high for the musical drama revival.
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Marguerite Clark
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Darker Grays
An old popular tonic, Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy, claims to restore natural color, thickness, and shine to gray or dull hair. It advertises simple application with a sponge or brush, and promises dandruff relief and stopped itching.
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Wyeth
Convention of Garage Owners Convene in Chicago
The American Association of Garage Owners began its two day session in Chicago with topics on storage charges wage schedules insurance and other common interest subjects. The group includes garage owners from across the United States and several major Canadian cities.
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Chicago
American Association of Garage Owners
United States
Canada
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Mexico City
Department of the Treasury
Huerta
Benie
Quaker Oats Company
Railway Exchange
Pettijohn’s
P. H. Johnson
J. E. Perryman
Brown & Southern Grocery Co
Lewis Brothers
Capital Grocery Co
V. W. Idol & Co
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